I have been elected to be PCC Monday, 10 May, 2021 I am delighted to announce that I have been elected to be Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. First round voting figures: Rupert Matthews [Cons] 121,252 James Moore [LibDem] 42,951 Ross Willmott [Lab] 81,898 Second round voting figures Rupert Matthews [Cons] 135,566 Ross Willmott [Lab] 102,211 Please see my acceptance speech above. Local News
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